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Form DLP-1, Certificate of Limited Partnership for Domestic Limited Partnership – Washington, DC

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Form DLP-1, Certificate of Limited Partnership for Domestic Limited Partnership – Washington, DC

Form DLP-1 is the DLCP Corporations Division certificate used to establish a domestic limited partnership in the District of Columbia. Fill out the PDF online on FillingPDF and download or print the completed form.
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Form DLP-1, Certificate of Limited Partnership for Domestic Limited Partnership, is the District of Columbia form used to establish a domestic limited partnership. It is issued by the Corporations Division of the Department of Licensing and Consumer Protection (DLCP). If you searched for a DC business license because you are forming a limited partnership, this is the DLCP form that establishes the partnership itself. On this page you can fill out the form online on FillingPDF and download or print the completed PDF; the DLCP publishes the original PDF at the official link below.

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What is DLP-1?

Form DLP-1, Certificate of Limited Partnership for Domestic Limited Partnership, is the form the DLCP Corporations Division provides for establishing a domestic limited partnership in the District of Columbia, filed under Title 29 of the D.C. Code (Business Organizations Act).

By signing it, the domestic filing entity applies for a Certificate of Limited Partnership and submits the statement printed on the form. The form asks for seven items:

  • the name of the limited partnership (item 1);
  • the street address of its principal office (item 2);
  • the name and address of its Registered Agent in the District (item 3);
  • the names and addresses of each general and limited partner with interest or control (item 4);
  • the effective date (item 5);
  • whether the partnership is a limited liability limited partnership (item 6);
  • the name and signature of a partner or authorized person (items 7 and 7A).

The form cites § 29–702.01 and § 29-102.01 as the authority for the Domestic Limited Partnership entity type. A filing fee applies; the form refers you to the Corporate Fee Schedule posted online for the amount. The DLCP says many corporate filings are also available through its CorpOnline site.

Who needs to file DLP-1?

Partners, or a person authorized to act for the partnership, who want to establish a domestic limited partnership in the District of Columbia use Form DLP-1. The form states its own purpose: "Use this form to establish a domestic Limited Partnership in the District of Columbia."

Conditions the form attaches:

  • The partnership name must contain the phrase "limited partnership" or the abbreviation "L.P." or "LP".
  • If the partnership is a limited liability limited partnership, the name must contain "limited liability limited partnership" or "L.L.L.P.", "LLLP", "R.L.L.L.P." or "RLLLP", and you check Yes on item 6.
  • Item 4 must list each general and limited partner whose direct or indirect, legal or beneficial ownership of a governance or total distributional interest exceeds 10 percent. It must also list anyone at 10 percent or less who controls the financial or operational decisions of the entity or can direct its day-to-day operations.

The form is for a domestic limited partnership. A partner or authorized person signs it.

When to file DLP-1

File Form DLP-1 when you are ready to establish the domestic limited partnership in the District of Columbia; it is the filing that applies for the Certificate of Limited Partnership. The form prints no separate due date. Item 5 asks for the effective date of the filing, so decide that date before you complete the form. The filing fee is due with the filing: payment goes with a mailed form, and online filings are paid by credit card. For the amount, see the Corporate Fee Schedule posted online by the DLCP. The form gives no processing time; for questions call the Corporations Division at (202) 442-4432.

How to fill out DLP-1

  1. Read the item 4 guidance first

    The note at the top explains who must be named in item 4: anyone whose aggregate direct or indirect, legal or beneficial interest exceeds 10 percent, or who holds 10 percent or less but controls financial or operational decisions or can direct day-to-day operations.

  2. Enter the partnership name

    Item 1: write the name of the limited partnership. It must contain "limited partnership", "L.P." or "LP"; for a limited liability limited partnership use "limited liability limited partnership", "L.L.L.P.", "LLLP", "R.L.L.L.P." or "RLLLP".

  3. Enter the principal office address

    Item 2: write the street address of the partnership's principal office.

  4. Name the Registered Agent

    Item 3: enter the name and address of the Registered Agent in the District.

  5. List each partner with interest or control

    Item 4: state the names and addresses of each general and limited partner that has interest or control over the partnership, giving residence and business addresses as the top-of-form note describes.

  6. Set the effective date

    Item 5: enter the effective date of the certificate.

  7. Answer the LLLP question

    Item 6: check Yes or No to show whether the limited partnership is a limited liability limited partnership.

  8. Enter the signer's name and sign

    Item 7: print the name of the partner or authorized person. Item 7A: that person signs, agreeing that false statements can be punished under DCOC § 22-2405.

  9. Review and download the PDF

    Check the name, addresses and partner list against the item 4 guidance, then download or print the completed PDF from FillingPDF and file it as described under How to submit.

How to submit DLP-1

You can file Form DLP-1 by mail or through the DLCP's online CorpOnline site.

  • By mail: send the completed form and the required payment to Department of Licensing and Consumer Protection, Corporations Division, PO Box 712300, Philadelphia, PA 19171-2300.
  • Online: many corporate filings are available at https://corponline.dlcp.dc.gov; sign in with Access DC to proceed. Online filings are paid by credit card.

The filing fee applies to this entity type. The form does not print the amount and refers you to the Corporate Fee Schedule posted online. For questions, call the Corporations Division at (202) 442-4432. FillingPDF lets you fill out and download the PDF; submission follows the channels above.

Common mistakes to avoid

  • Choosing a partnership name that lacks "limited partnership", "L.P." or "LP" in item 1.
  • Checking Yes on item 6 for a limited liability limited partnership without using "limited liability limited partnership", "L.L.L.P.", "LLLP", "R.L.L.L.P." or "RLLLP" in the name.
  • Leaving out partners in item 4 who hold more than 10 percent, or who hold 10 percent or less but control financial or operational decisions or direct day-to-day operations.
  • Listing only one address for a partner in item 4 when the instructions call for both residence and business addresses.
  • Sending the form unsigned: items 7 and 7A require the name and signature of a partner or authorized person.
  • Mailing the form without the required payment; the form says to mail all forms and required payment together.
  • Mailing the form to a street address instead of PO Box 712300, Philadelphia, PA 19171-2300.
  • Signing without noting that the form states criminal penalties apply to anyone who makes a false statement under DCOC § 22-2405.

Frequently asked questions

What is Form DLP-1?

Form DLP-1 is the DLCP Corporations Division's Certificate of Limited Partnership for Domestic Limited Partnership. It is used to establish a domestic limited partnership in the District of Columbia under Title 29 of the D.C. Code (Business Organizations Act).

What must the limited partnership name include on Form DLP-1?

The name must contain the phrase "limited partnership" or the abbreviation "L.P." or "LP". For a limited liability limited partnership, it must contain "limited liability limited partnership" or "L.L.L.P.", "LLLP", "R.L.L.L.P." or "RLLLP", and item 6 is marked Yes.

Who has to be listed in item 4 of Form DLP-1?

Each general and limited partner whose direct or indirect, legal or beneficial interest in governance or total distributions exceeds 10 percent. Someone at 10 percent or less must also be listed if they control financial or operational decisions or can direct day-to-day operations.

Where do I mail Form DLP-1?

Mail the form and required payment to Department of Licensing and Consumer Protection, Corporations Division, PO Box 712300, Philadelphia, PA 19171-2300. For questions, call the Corporations Division at (202) 442-4432.

Can I file Form DLP-1 online with the DLCP?

The DLCP says many corporate filings are available on its CorpOnline site at https://corponline.dlcp.dc.gov, where you sign in with Access DC. Online filings are paid by credit card. The form does not list DLP-1 specifically, so confirm availability with the Corporations Division.

Is there a fee to file Form DLP-1?

Yes, a filing fee applies to the Domestic Limited Partnership entity type. The form does not print the amount and refers you to the Corporate Fee Schedule posted online by the DLCP. Mailed filings go with payment; online filings are paid by credit card.

Who signs Form DLP-1?

A partner or an authorized person signs in item 7A and prints their name in item 7. By signing, you agree that anyone who makes a false statement can be punished by criminal penalties under DCOC § 22-2405.

Can I fill out Form DLP-1 online on FillingPDF?

Yes. You can fill out the fillable PDF online on FillingPDF and download or print it. FillingPDF is an independent service and does not file the certificate with the DLCP; you file it by mail or through the DLCP's channels.

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